Layered Maamoul with Qishta (Cream)

Layered maamoul with qishṭa — a must-try Arabic dessert. Here is a clear method to make one of the tastiest sweets. Try it and tell us what you think. Enjoy!

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2 1/2 cups semolina2 1/2 cups plain flour1 1/4 cups melted butter or ghee1/4 cup powdered milk1/2 cup sugar1/4 tablespoon instant yeast1/4 tablespoon baking soda1 teaspoon mahaleb (ground)About 1 cup lukewarm water for kneading

Qishta (Cream)

4 cups milk1/2 cup heavy cream (for desserts)4 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons plain flourA splash of rose water and orange blossom water

How to make the qishta

In a saucepan over medium heat combine the milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and plain flour. Stir constantly.Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens into a cream. Add the rose water and orange blossom water, stir, and remove from the heat.For more delicious desserts try this link: Date Molasses CakeFor more Arabic sweets see Maamoul with Flour

Step 1

Combine all the dry ingredients.

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